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Canem is a form of the word canis, which means "dog". This specific form (the accusative singular) is used when "dog" is the object of a verb or of certain prepositions, for example super meaning "over".

  • Beware the dog: Cave canem.
  • I jumped over the dog. Super canem salui.
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